927 Episodes

  1. Making It Work for the Long Haul (with guest Belinda Luscombe)

    Published: 6/5/2019
  2. Sleep Hacks (For All Ages and Stages)

    Published: 5/29/2019
  3. Making Big Changes as a Family (with guest Jill Krause)

    Published: 5/22/2019
  4. Do We Really Have To Play With Our Kids? When Parenting Feels Relentless

    Published: 5/15/2019
  5. Mom Wins! (and Mother's Day Fails)

    Published: 5/8/2019
  6. Bullies

    Published: 5/1/2019
  7. Screen-Free Week: How To Survive and Why It's Worth It

    Published: 4/24/2019
  8. Changing How We Talk To Our Kids (with guest Dr. Wendy Mogel)

    Published: 4/17/2019
  9. 100th Episode! The Best Stories We Haven't Told Yet

    Published: 4/10/2019
  10. Youth Sports: If You Must

    Published: 4/3/2019
  11. What We Thought Being a Mom Would Be Like (with guest Betsy Stover)

    Published: 3/27/2019
  12. When School Projects Become Parents' Projects

    Published: 3/20/2019
  13. When You Feel Like a Failure as a Parent

    Published: 3/13/2019
  14. The Best Relationship Advice Ever

    Published: 3/6/2019
  15. Helping Kids Manage Anxiety

    Published: 2/27/2019
  16. Middle Kids

    Published: 2/20/2019
  17. The Best Advice Ever

    Published: 2/13/2019
  18. Punishing Kids: What Works and What Doesn't

    Published: 2/6/2019
  19. Making It Work When You Go Back To Work

    Published: 1/30/2019
  20. Surviving a Toddler and a Newborn

    Published: 1/23/2019

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When you're a parent, every day brings a "fresh hell" to deal with. In other words, there's always something. Think of us as your funny mom friends who are here to remind you: you're not alone, and it won't always be this hard. We're Amy Wilson and Margaret Ables, both busy moms of three kids, but with completely different parenting styles. Margaret is a laid-back to the max; Amy never met a spreadsheet or an organizational system she didn't like. In each episode of "What Fresh Hell" we offer lots of laughs, but also practical advice, parenting strategies, and tips to empower you in your role as a mom. We explore self-help techniques, as well as ways to prioritize your own needs, combat stress, and despite the invisible workload we all deal with, find joy amidst the chaos of motherhood. If you've ever wondered "why is my kid..." then one of us has probably been there, and we're here to tell you what we've learned along the way. We unpack the behaviors and developmental stages of toddlers, tweens, and teenagers, providing insights into their actions and equipping you with effective parenting strategies. We offer our best parenting tips and skills we've learned. We debate the techniques and studies that are everywhere for parents these days, and get to the bottom of what works best to raise happy, healthy, fairly well-behaved kids, while fostering a positive parent-child relationship. If you're the default parent in your household, whether you're a busy mom juggling multiple pickups and dropoffs, or a first-time parent seeking guidance, this podcast is your trusted resource. Join our community of supportive mom friends laughing in the face of motherhood!   whatfreshhellpodcast.com